DM Q & A: Tilverton

[Masterbard Alyster Darkharp]

Since the very early years of FRC, Tilverton has been a subject we simply do not talk much about. Only rare appearances of Shadowvar over the years have occurred outside of the Stonelands Tower where they are known to lair. At least in my mind it’s become something of an elephant in the room.

My question is this: What does the average Cormyrian know about the horrific events which occurred in Tilverton, which led to the Tilverton Scar, and has anyone besides a crown agent ever visited the area and returned? Did New Tilverton appear in our world, or not, and aside from that are there rumors or known events in which the Shadowvar have acted in the public eye regarding Cormyrian/Sembian politics?

[DM Hawk]

The average Cormyrian knows that the City of Shade appeared in the Anauroch in 1372. During that Year emissaries from the City of Shade, calling themselves the Princes of Shade, visited realms bordering the Anauroch Desert. The Princes made it known that the City of Shade would seek to restore the Netherese emipre and reclaim lost territory.

Later that year, strange weather phenomena took place in the regions surrounding the Anauroch Desert. Rumors at the time placed the blame for these natural disasters at the feet of Shade.

The Steel Regent and Royal Magician met with Princes of Shade and refused to yield Cormyrian territory. Shade stated that it would reclaim the land by force.

The battlefield between Shade and Cormyr was the city of Tilverton. The city was hastily evacuated as the battle began and subsequently destroyed during the conflict, leaving the shadowy crater known as Tilverton's Scar in its wake.

The battle was a stalemate and costly to both Cormyr and Shade. Since then Shade has not attempted further encroachment into Cormyr.

Cormyrians know that the survivors of Tilverton have established a small town near the site of the original city called New Tilverton.

In 1374 Cormyr sent a military force into the Northern Reach to occupy New Tilverton.

North of Arabel, Castle Crag diverts northbound traffic on the Moonsea Ride back to the Caravan City. Instead traffic into the Dales is directed to the East Way Trail and Thunder Gap.

[Masterbard Alyster Darkharp]

Nov 11, 2023 16:12:55 GMT -5 DM Hawk said:

The average Cormyrian knows that the City of Shade appeared in the Anauroch in 1372. During that Year emissaries from the City of Shade, calling themselves the Princes of Shade, visited realms bordering the Anauroch Desert. The Princes made it known that the City of Shade would seek to restore the Netherese emipre and reclaim lost territory.

Later that year, strange weather phenomena took place in the regions surrounding the Anauroch Desert. Rumors at the time placed the blame for these natural disasters at the feet of Shade.

The Steel Regent and Royal Magician met with Princes of Shade and refused to yield Cormyrian territory. Shade stated that it would reclaim the land by force.

The battlefield between Shade and Cormyr was the city of Tilverton. The city was hastily evacuated as the battle began and subsequently destroyed during the conflict, leaving the shadowy crater known as Tilverton's Scar in its wake.

The battle was a stalemate and costly to both Cormyr and Shade. Since then Shade has not attempted further encroachment into Cormyr.

Cormyrians know that the survivors of Tilverton have established a small town near the site of the original city called New Tilverton.

In 1374 Cormyr sent a military force into the Northern Reach to occupy New Tilverton.

North of Arabel, Castle Crag diverts northbound traffic on the Moonsea Ride back to the Caravan City. Instead traffic into the Dales is directed to the East Way Trail and Thunder Gap.

Thank you for the insight, Hawk. Much appreciated.